Growing discontent with Big Tech's social networks is spurring the development of alternative platforms. Social apps such as Bluesky and Mastodon are seeing increased traction among users wanting to leave X, while independent developers are creating decentralized initiatives to compete with popular applications like Instagram and TikTok. Platforms such as Pixelfed, which recently launched mobile apps, emphasize attributes like being ad-free and open source, catering to users' preferences for more privacy-centered options. The rise of these alternatives aligns with a notable shift in user behavior, particularly among Gen Z.
Flashes, an Instagram alternative built on top of the Bluesky social network, opened its doors to beta testers just last week.
Pixelfed, unlike Instagram, is ad-free, open source, decentralized, and defaults to chronological feeds - which are its selling points to users.
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